A substantial and characterful five bedroom family home in a glorious rural setting with a superb range of outbuildings, grass tennis court, vast walled garden and magnificent views.

Description

Home Farm is an impressive period property originally constructed in the late 1700s with additions in the 1800s. This home has great character and exudes timeless charm inside and out, including flagstone utilities, fireplaces, original terracotta tiles, large sash windows and internal shutters, characteristic of the era. Nestled at the foot of the North Lincolnshire Wolds, the house is set within mature, secluded grounds of about 11 acres. The grounds comprise of an original walled garden, picturesque woodland, grass tennis court and a wonderful lake with two islands, forming a tranquil retreat with excellent access to the surrounding countryside.

As you step inside, you are greeted by generous proportions and a sense of spaciousness throughout the home. High ceilings and well-appointed rooms create an airy and bright ambiance, providing ample space for both family living and entertaining. The property is lovingly presented, with a country-style décor scheme and a neutral colour palette, allowing the new owner to personalize the space effortlessly.
As well as the house and extensive gardens there is a brick and pantile barn for which planning permission was granted by West Lindsey District Council on 28th January 2015 for the restoration, conversion and extension into a single dwelling (planning number 132117).

The substantial accommodation is exceptionally versatile extending to over 4100 sq ft across two floors with the addition of a cellar. The ground floor is accessed through a wide and welcoming entrance hall leading through to a formal dining room, double aspect drawing room with log burner, office, library, which could easily be utilised as an additional reception space, and a laundry room, storage and WC. The access from the gravel driveway at the side of the house is to the fully fitted kitchen complete with original terracotta tile flooring, handsome cabinetry, AGA cooker, adjacent pantry and adjoining large utility room.

Occupying the first floor is the principal suite with dressing room, a walk-in wardrobe, en suite bathroom with freestanding bathtub, twin basins and walk-in shower. Additionally, there is a further en suite double and three good size bedrooms, two of which enjoy original fireplaces and a family bathroom. There is also a study/sixth bedroom.

The house is set back on a quiet country lane behind front gardens laid to lawn, orchard and fringed with an array of herbaceous flowers and shrubs. Extensive parking is available to the side of the home and in a large open barn. Attractive and established lawns encompass the house surrounded by fine specimen mature trees, a grass tennis court and summer house with log burner. A gravelled, west facing, seating area provides captivating and far-reaching views of the surrounding countryside, idyllic for al fresco summer dining. The lake and part (approximately two acres) of the woodland to the south and west of the lake are included in the sale but currently these are the subject of a pre-emption agreement.

Location

Located in the delightful hamlet of Somerby situated on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds this property offers a charming rural lifestyle. The nearby market town of Brigg is situated within four miles west provides an excellent range of general amenities. There is a selection of well-respected schools, including Grasby Primary School, which is within three miles, and the highly regarded Grammar school of Caistor, which is five miles to the south-east.

The Viking Way, a scenic pathway traversing the countryside of the Lincolnshire Wolds, passes through the hamlet.

Humberside International Airport is approximately four and a half miles away with international links through the hub of Schiphol, whilst the A15 north provides access to the Humber Bridge, the city of Kingston-Upon-Hull and the Wolds of the East Riding. The nearby village of Barnetby, within three miles, provides convenient train connections to Doncaster and Newark, allowing easy access to London in just two and half hours via rail.

Disclaimer: All journey times and distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 4,135 sq ft


Acreage: 11.74 Acres

Additional Info

Mains Water

Electricity

Private Drainage

Oil Central Heating

Local Authority: West Lindsey District Council.

Photography & Particulars: June 2023